SPEAR London

Cost of Living Crisis - Can you help SPEAR make a difference?
The cost of living crisis is threatening the progress of people like Jane, who have worked hard to rebuild their lives.
https://www.spearlondon.org/the-cost-of-living-crisis-is-threatening-peoples-progress-towards-independence/

Our Work to support people experiencing homelessness over the Winter
Last Winter, Our Health Link Service received funding from the South West London Integrated Care System to deliver Health and Wellbeing drop-in days and a Digital Inclusion programme.
https://www.spearlondon.org/our-work-to-support-people-experiencing-homelessness-in-winter/

Where we work
Since our first hostel in Richmond in 1987, we now work across five boroughs in South West London, building communities in which everyone has a place to call home.
https://www.spearlondon.org/our-services/

Cost of Living Crisis

The cost of living is at the front of everyone’s mind, and our clients are no different.

For clients with a history of trauma this is a time of huge mental strain and anxiety. Many clients now in accommodation have experience of losing their homes in the past, and with the ever rising costs many are anxious that this might happen again.

Here at SPEAR we are doing all we can to provide support. Find out more.

With the cost of living crisis disproportionately affecting the poorest in our communities, at SPEAR we are incredibly grateful for the donations we receive. At a time we know is becoming increasingly difficult for us all, any amount that you can afford to give is very much appreciated and will make a real difference to the lives of those we support.

HOW YOUR MONEY HELPS:

£10

could pay for important travel costs.

£20

could pay for mobile phone credit.

£50

could pay for a hot meal for 10 people living on the streets.

£100

could help towards the costs of furnishing a new home.

What we do

Rough Sleeper Outreach

Enable people to leave the streets and take their first steps to a lasting, genuine, independence.

Resettlement & Tenancy Support

Supports people in temporary and more permanent accommodation, offering advice, resettlement and support to maintain their tenancies.

Accommodation

Accommodation is tailored towards the client’s identified level of support and aspirations. These range from hostels, houses of multiple occupancies, to independent flats.

Community Development

Makes every effort to provide a person-centred approach to support people to achieve their goals so that they can live an independent, fulfilling life.

Homeless Health Link Service

Supports, advocates and connects people experiencing homelessness to support their physical and mental health needs.

Our Impact

2021-2022

800

people accessed our services

people supported into accommodation

clients further developed their skills

supported by our Health Link Service

Latest Updates

Our Health Link work last Winter

Winter is a particularly challenging time for people sleeping rough, with cold temperatures causing ill-health and exacerbating existing health conditions. We received funding from the South West London Integrated Care System to deliver Health and Wellbeing Days to people experiencing homelessness.

SPEAR’s Homeless Health Link Service celebrates new funding from the National Lottery Community Fund

This month, we are delighted to celebrate the start of a new three-year funding award from the National Lottery Community Fund towards our Homeless Health Link Service.